Our Benefits Team

Penmore Benefits consultants focus exclusively on their area of benefits expertise. We focus on the details and help you see the big picture.

The Woods
The Woods
The Woods
The Woods

"Lio Spagnuolo, GEBS, GBA, BA is a self-professed sports fan (especially hockey) who would rather be in the game, than watching it. This energy and passion is applicable to every facet of his life – personally and professionally. He is a dedicated family man with a strong work ethic, and can always be relied on to see the big picture. "

Lio Spagnuolo,

Lio Spagnuolo

President

Lio Spagnuolo, GEBS, GBA, BA is a self-professed sports fan (especially hockey) who would rather be in the game, than watching it. This energy and passion is applicable to every facet of his life – personally and professionally. He is a dedicated family man with a strong work ethic, and can always be relied on to see the big picture. As President of Penmore Benefits Inc., Lio is responsible for all of Penmore's employee benefits divisions (Group Benefits, Group Retirement, and Global Benefits). With a BA in Economics from Laurentian, Lio has broad experience in the employee benefits field. He started in the industry at London Life in 1995. In 1999, Lio joined with John and Joe at Penmore. He currently shares his expertise as a member of the board of the Benefits Alliance Group, member of the Advisory Board of Wealth and Estate Plan, Group London Life and member of the Advisory Group of Manulife Group.

"Penmore Wealth Management understands your personal needs and goals are not the same as anyone else. We tailor a plan and provide ongoing management. We build portfolios with consistent returns so you have the security you need over time. "

Rahim Peera,

Rahim Peera

Senior Vice President, Group Retirement Services

Rahim is passionate about spending time being physically active playing his favourite sports. You may find him spending weekends and evenings on the basketball court, soccer field or perfecting his game on the golf course. Ask him about what is on his bucket list and Rahim will tell you that playing golf at Pebble Beach is a ‘must do’ in the future. A close second would be a visit to Bali, Indonesia with his wife. Hawaii would be acceptable too as a dream destination.

Rahim is currently Senior Vice President, Group Retirement Services. He is a University of Waterloo Economics graduate and has been in the financial services business since 2002. Since 2007, he has been working exclusively in the Group Retirement area. Prior to joining Penmore, he worked for some of Canada’s largest insurance and financial service companies.

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Anusa has over five years of experience in the retirement industry and is working towards completing the RPA designation. She is Penmore Benefits’ current Client Account and Education Manager on their Retirement Team and has a strong background in member education and communication. "

Anusa Sundararasa,

Anusa Sundararasa

CLIENT ACCOUNT AND EDUCATION MANAGER


Anusa has over five years of experience in the retirement industry and is working towards completing the RPA designation. She is Penmore Benefits’ current Client Account and Education Manager on their Retirement Team and has a strong background in member education and communication. In her spare time, Anusa enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling, learning about different cultures, and trying new activities.

"I’ve worked in a Financial institution and Real Estate brokerage for many years. I hope to share and bring on the different aspects and views with my Group Retirement Team. "

Vian Lau, Group Retirement Associate

Vian Lau

Group Retirement Associate

I’ve worked in a Financial institution and Real Estate brokerage for many years. I hope to share and bring on the different aspects and views with my Group Retirement Team. On my spare time, I love spending time on travelling. I have been to many beautiful places like Hawaii, Maldives, Punta Cana, Japan etc. And I love the Hot Spring in Japan very much, every time I’m there I feels like I’ve gone to a deep Spa treatment ! I also love cooking vegan food, so I will spend sometimes on creating cooking videos on my YouTube Channel just to show others how delicious vegan food can be. I also like spending some me-time to do Yoga, non-equipped exercises, and meditation just to regain back my energy and rebalance myself.

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